Travelling from Dubai to Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ): What you need to know
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is Dubai's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) leaving from here.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 15 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Dubai to Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport flight.
Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is located in Buraydah. The city operates on the UTC+3 timezone and is one hour behind Dubai.
You can choose from 7 direct flights a week between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ). This is the busiest route, with flydubai offering a 11:30pm departure from DXB to ELQ.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Dubai to ELQ. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
You can take a direct flight from Dubai to Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
You'll find a direct flight from Dubai to Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport with flydubai. This popular airline offers services from DXB.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with flydubai between DXB and ELQ.
flydubai is the most punctual carrier. An exceptional 95.08% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from Dubai International Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can reach DWC from the centre of Dubai in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Dubai to ELQ flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Al Maktoum International Airport:
Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 57%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Getting from Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to central Buraydah
Central Buraydah is around 26 kilometres from Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
$182 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. Return flights start from $298. These fares can change depending on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Dubai to ELQ, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dubai to Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ). October is when most people travel to Buraydah. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in May.
The warmest month in Buraydah is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Lock in your Dubai to ELQ plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Buraydah
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Gassim Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Buraydah:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. King Faisal Grand Mosque, Al-Hamra Mosque and Alrfiah Park are essential stops on your Buraydah itinerary.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Extend your Saudi Arabia adventure with a visit to Sājir, located about 153 kilometres southeast of Buraydah. Yousef Al Harbi Museum is just one of the top attractions to put on your must-do list.
Al Arţāwīyah is another must-experience destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 161 kilometres east of Buraydah. No trip is complete without dropping by The old market, Abu Omar Mosque and Abu Bakr Siddiq Mosque.
